Christian song I played On...

Something a little different, this song was written by a talented young British composer called Edwin Fawcett. He is quite well known on the Catholic youth circuit, and has a couple of CDs available. He was also involved in the music at Hyde Park during the Pope's visit to the UK last year. Anyhow, in a few months there's a big Catholic youth gathering at Wembley Arena called Flame - http://cymfed.org/congress/flame/2012/ - at which around 8000 people are expected. Edwin was asked to write a theme song for this occasion, and he asked me to play guitar on it! So it's not my tune at all but I think you'll enjoy it... stream and download (if you want to!) here - http://edwinfawcett.bandc...album/the-flame-anthem this was recorded in PT9 on a Mac, i'm afraid...;-)

I really like it.  

they sing well together. 

nice job on that...

Beautiful song and production.  Your guitar work is spot on.  

Rimshot

Agree with Lynn - that last chorus really kicks it up a notch and justifies the anthem description. It was interesting to hear you play out of your usual comfort zone - I always enjoy when people do that and I've often thought that it would be good to hear your work in another setting and you certainly pulled it off .

 here - http://edwinfawcett.bandc...album/the-flame-anthem 

which one is it? The 1st? I listened to that one. Wow that chick has a great voice! And your vocals have never sounded better ;-) 

The acoustic guitar was down in the mix, but I could hear it, sounded good. Really a great piano player too. 

Looking forward to your electric. This is really a great production!

A choir WOW!

I got goose bumps!

Well, I didn't hear the electric, but wow... What an awesome awesome production! Really top notch! I posted the link on my FB, thanks very much for posting this Mark. 

Great job Mark, I really enjoyed.

 
Nice one Mark - congratulations!
 
 

PT9 & Mac?

Why did I even listen?


Well written piece. Seems a bit long for a "theme" song, IMO. 

bump...

Mark - That's some really pretty acoustic playing on this song! I had to listen to the instrumental version to appreciate it and good on you for keeping the electric chops in line/subdued with this as well.  Beautifuk song!

Not my cup ... After a couple of duet verses I skipped to the choir section desperately hoping for better ... I also sought for your guitars! Worse, I couldn't hear your guitars everywhere I searched.

IMHO, this is not an anthem: A lot of quaint scriptures, effeminate performances (of which I'm guilty of), political harmonies, vocs, vociferous praises ... etc. ... piled up quaint proverbs.

Unfortunately, there really aren't any convincing hooks nor provoking gospel themes recurring ... just cute lukewarm rhymes and performances ... disguised as gospel.
I did hear the proper words "Jesus Christ" once or twice ... fwiw.

In sum: Emo advertisements and fx's to God(?) ... but no gospel embers to kindle and save my troubled soul. 

Mark, I prefer some or all of your invoking apocalyptic anthems ... which are hot and cold ... heaven and hell: if I may validate some of those as true anthems!  I anxiously await your next offering, sir!

Sweet!  Congrats on the recognition.

Daryl

Thanks for introducing me to Edwin's music, Mark.  I've been listening for the last 3 days.  It's so rare to hear much of a piano in bands these days.  I'm enjoying listening to and learning from him.  He's got a fantastic style.  

I could hear the guitar better in the instrumental version.  I'm not a big instrumental song guy but this one was beautiful!  Yes, great guitar work.  It fit perfectly!

Hey Mark, That was really well done...I like the sounds brought into the production of this tune. How fun! conga